The North-West University (NWU) says it appreciates the essential work of non-profit organizations (NPOs) and their impact on support provided to surrounding communities.

The university extends an invitation to all its existing community partners, and other local NPOs, including schools, faith-based and local government organizations to register for the Community Stakeholder Forum meeting.

This new forum aims to build capacity in communities through a network of expertise and collective community involvement.

“We aim to work closely with NPOs to help identify their knowledge and service needs. The NWU wants to support their work through the sharing of skills and human resources that are available at the university,” says Bibi Bouwman, director for Sustainability and Community Impact.

According to Bouwman, the forum will be utilized as a gateway for students who need to complete service learning to reach out to NPOs and become involved in communities.

This is an opportunity for all community partners. NWU invites stakeholders to register to be part of this network. The forum meeting is open to everyone involved in community upliftment and projects across the NWU’s three campuses.

To be part of this network, simply register using the link that will be provided on the NWU’s website.

The closing date for registration is 30 June 2023 The venues at all campuses will be communicated to registered participants after the closing date for registration. The meeting of registered organizations will take place on 19 July 2023 in Vanderbijlpark, on 20 July 2023 in Potchefstroom, and on 21 July 2023 in Mahikeng (from 10:30 to 12:30 at all campuses).

For more information, call Tumelo Legae at 018 285 25 98 or send an email to [email protected], or contact Bibi Bouwman at [email protected].